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Confucius Thought and Shaolin Kung Fu, 2004.
Examines how the martial art of Kung Fu draws its philosophies from Confucian ideas.
2,021 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 44.95
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Comprehension of Confucius's ideas opens the door to understanding the philosophical reasoning of other Chinese principles, such as the martial art known as Kung Fu. The paper shows the message that seems to be extolled in ?gong fu?, or Kung Fu, is that there is a way, path, or message that, if followed, will lead to happiness and Heaven. This is a Buddhist philosophy and an integral component to the disciplines of Zen Buddhism, as well as the martial art of Shaolin Kung Fu. The paper explains that, while Kung Fu is considered a martial art, and, as such, deals with the physical realities of learning to defend oneself, it is also a component of a spiritual or religious sect. It shows, therefore, that the tenets of Confucianism cannot be separated from the art of Kung Fu.
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"It is only by going 'outside oneself' that a person is able to overcome the restrictions of suffering and to reach Nirvana. Kung Fu embraces an understanding of reason, modeled on the natural world, which equates spiritual attainment with the successful manipulation of nature and natural phenomenon."
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Kung Fu, 2002.
An overview of the history and development of the martial art of Kung Fu.
4,900 words (approx. 19.6 pages), 9 sources, £ 123.95
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This paper will seek to understand the history of Kung Fu, and present it in all of its facets. By dissecting the many influences that are part of this world-renowned sport, the ideal behind how it was invented can be assimilated into this study. Through the ages there have been many advancements in the development of this martial art, and the ways that have been taught have changed in the latest times. By showing the schools, the methods, and other training options that made Kung Fun, the images of the art can be fully shown by the actions they create. With all of these parts of the art of Kung Fu in mind, the true ideas of Kung Fu can be related here in the ways that they became a great sensation in the western hemisphere, as well as a dominant tradition in the eastern hemisphere. All of these topics will be covered within the studies done in this paper.
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Kung Fu Cinema, 2006.
An overview of the history and influence of Kung Fu movies.
2,245 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 48.95
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This paper looks at how, today, we see the influence of Kung Fu cinema through out the world and how in films such as "The Matrix", "Kickboxer", and "American Ninja", we see how the influence of style and culture of martial arts movies has influenced the way people view action movies and martial artists. It discusses how these films tell stories from Chinese mythology and how they have evolved from a means to save traditional stories and operas into an entire art form and genre used by directors throughout the world.
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"In the 1930's, many movie production companies sprouted up. The Minxin Company became a part of the Linhua Company. This merged company entered the decade as the most important studio in Shanghai. It was a golden age for Chinese cinema until 1937, when the Japanese invaded. In 1933, the first ever Cantonese film with speaking was released by the Tianyi Company. "White Gold Dragon" starred famous Cantonese opera star Sit Kok-sin, and subsequently the movie broke all box office records in Hong Kong and Guangzhou. The success started a trend of Chinese opera movies which peaked until 1937 (Wasted Life par. 5)."
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Modern Chinese Kung Fu, 2003.
An analysis of the genesis of modern Chinese Kung Fu and its philosophy.
2,551 words (approx. 10.2 pages), 9 sources, APA, £ 53.95
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This research projects examines three main factors: a) the postulation of a new philosophical entity; b) implementation of the method "Mahavipassana"; and c) identification of an object of contemplation. The problem investigated by this research project determines the extent to which Lenhua Cientao conforms to the holistic approach of Kung Fu, the general Chinese martial art.
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"The various martial arts can be divided into the armed and unarmed arts. The former include archery, spearmanship, and swordsmanship; the latter (which originated in China), emphasize striking with the feet and hands or grappling. In Japan, traditionally a warrior's training emphasized archery, swordsmanship, unarmed combat, and swimming in armor. Members of other classes interested in combat concentrated on arts using the staff, everyday work implements (such as thrashing flails, sickles, and knives), and unarmed combat."
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"Nisa: Life and Words of a !Kung Woman", 2002.
An in-depth look at the life of the !Kung through one woman's eyes, and a comparison to modern American life.
2,368 words (approx. 9.5 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 50.95
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This paper examines "Nisa: The Life and Words of a !Kung Woman", by Marjorie Shostak which is about an African people called the !Kung, or !Kung San, or Bushmen. They live in the Kalahari desert in southwestern Africa and the !Kung are hunter gatherers, also called foragers. It explains how this cross cultural comparison examines all we have in common with this way of life that is fading fast.
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"As a result of ignorance, most people living in the U.S. believe that our way of life is the only way of life. Consequentially, the different cultures of different societies are not truly appreciated for their complexity and beauty. An ethnography - an in-depth description of a culture based on firsthand experience - can change all that. Anyone who reads Nisa: The Life and Words of a !Kung Woman, by Marjorie Shostak, an ethnography on the !Kung people, is bound to value this culture which is completely different from our own. They will also discover that although the culture is very foreign, many aspects of everyday human life resemble our own."
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The Life and Words of a Kung Woman, 2007.
This paper discusses child discipline in Kung! society versus western society.
1,042 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 25.95
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In this article, the writer notes that in both Kung! and Western society, the mother-child bond is considered to be the primary bond between parent and child. The writer points out that fathers play a role in child rearing, but the mother-child bond is the most intense. The writer notes that unlike the conventional, nuclear parental division of authority and discipline in the West, Kung! women have the authority. The writer explains that the father coming home from work dispensing discipline is not the figure of reverence and/or fear as in the West. In Kung! society it is the mother. The writer discusses that this division of disciplinary labor is accepted, there is neither patriarchy nor an attempt for mother and father to have equal authority upon the child.
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"In both Western and Kung! culture there is some anxiety attached to the correct time to sever the close bond between mother and child upon weaning and to give the child the status of a formal, autonomous member of the tribe. But unlike Western mothers who must work outside the home, Kung! mothers have little motivation or resources to find other ways of providing nutrition for their children other than breast-feeding. There seems to be little anxiety about nurturing a child correctly, perhaps because rather than the multiplicity of models of motherhood that Western women are subject to, Kung! society is far more mono-cultural. Because it is not thought appropriate or healthy for a pregnant mother to nurse a child, the justification for weaning is usually biological rather than sociological, as Western women may be apt to wonder about harming the child's socialization. Kung! mothers wean their children much later, usually around the age of three, and as late as age five, if they are expecting no other children."
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Gwi, Kung and Hazda, 2002.
A brief insight into the Gwi, Kung and Hazda bushmen tribes of southern Africa.
550 words (approx. 2.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 13.95
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This paper compares and contrasts the rituals and lifestyles of the Gwi, Kung and Hazda ,the oldest inhabitants of southern Africa where they have rapidly adapted to the environment by learning to gather or hunt for food mainly because of others taking their land and water. It examines how their lifestyles are changing to adapt to modern society and how currently the Gwi are fighting for their land, the Hazda refuse to speak up for their rights and the Kung have adjusted by making the needed changes to live like a modern man.
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"The Hazda continue to live as hunters-gatherers while their traditional waterhole is being taken over by others. One researcher reported that they were told that the Hazda could make money by leading tours, but they state all that they want it to be able to remain on their land and gather food as they have always done. They do not want to change. The research member refused to pay for the visit with the Hazda because the pay did not go to the tribe members. They can only go to the water hole at certain times of the day. The Hazda people are not like the Gwi in that they will not fight for their land."
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Kung San Food Gathering, 2002.
Food and hunting habits of the Kung San tribe.
775 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 3 sources, £ 21.95
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This paper discusses in a brief introductory passage the culture of the Kung San tribe in Africa, then focuses on the types of plant and animal food the Kung San gather and hunt, and closes with a discussion of their hunting and gathering techniques.
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The yue-fu poem: "South of the Walls We Fought", 2002.
Analysis and explanation of the voices used in a yue-fu poem.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, £ 24.95
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The question of the "voice" of a yue-fu poem is a complicated one given the circumstances under which these poems came to be written. This is a strange poem because it has more than one voice. In fact, parts of the poem are even in the quotation marks that usually separate speakers in prose. In the first section of the poem the voice is that of a soldier. However, it is important to note that the soldier never uses "I" as an individual. Instead, the "voice" always uses the pronoun "we" in reference to the entire group of soldiers in his unit.
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Shen Fu's "Six Records of a Floating Life", 2006.
A discussion regarding the 'Unique Marriage of the Qing Period - Shen Fu's "Six Records of a Floating Life"
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 1 source, £ 30.95
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This paper explains how Shen Fu describes his late wife's personality through anecdotes recalled. This paper further explains how like the author, Shen Yu is an outsider, a creative and even psychic personality. They both cope with the secular outside world, but cannot succeed in it.
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"Shen Fu's chronicle of an 18th century marriage based on love between himself and Yun tends to upset stereotypes one may gain of the educated classes of Qing China. In fact, Six Records of a Floating Life gives a glimpse of life at their fringes. In some respects, Shen Fu's work is typical of his day's fondness for the autobiographical novel (See Huang, 1995). On the other hand, he recounts the early marriage of people who are different, both of them creatively inclined, and bound to be outsiders in relation to their background."
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Progress: What it means for the !Kung San, 2002.
This paper is an overview of the history of the !Kung Santribe of Namibia and Botswana, and the ways in which they have been exploited.
5,535 words (approx. 22.1 pages), 29 sources, £ 93.95
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This paper approaches the San situation from an anthropological perspective, and addresses development as well. The author looks at how the San culture has undergone major changes.
The paper gives a brief history and ethnography of the !Kung San. It discusses San settlement, gives a detailed history of the conflict, as well as outlining the current San situation.
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"With the help of the World Wildlife Fund, The Nature Conservancy and Integrated Rural Development, the Nyae Nyae have also managed to establish an area of land where communities have control over natural resource management (Hitchcock & Beisele, 2002). Community based natural resource management is one of the most important aspects of development for the San. By controlling access to natural resources, the San can ensure their survival. Accomplishments such as those of the Nyae Nyae are to be applauded, and looked to for models of how to achieve autonomy. To make this kind of development possible however, communities need skills in management, administration, and finance. Fortunately several NGOs have been able to provide this for some of the San (Hitchcock, 2002)."
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!Kung San Trial Marriages and U.S Divorce Rates, 2004.
A look at the marriage practices of the !Kung San tribe and a comparison of these to American modern-day relationship practices.
1,234 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 29.95
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This paper looks at the practice of 'trial marriages' in the !Kung San tribe and examines how this is similar to the concept of living together before marriage in modern-day America. This practice and other relationship, marriage, and divorce issues are compared and discussed.
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"Nevertheless there are many similarities shared between Americans and the !Kung San, some of which are as simple as equal love for their children, to the interesting arrangements of a ?trial marriage?. A !Kung trial marriage could be acquainted with people living together before getting married, or cohabiting as part of a condition before marriage, depending on religious or multi-cultural backgrounds."
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The !kung Bushmen, 1990.
This paper presents an overview of the African hunter-gatherers !Kung Bushmen, commenting on their physical and social environment, population and health, sex roles, childhood, family and marriage, kinship, and division of labor.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 7 sources, £ 32.95
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"There are few true hunter-gatherer societies living in the modern world. One of those societies, the !Kung-San Bushmen of Botswana and southern Africa, provide a unique and provocative look into societal evolution and the behavior of pre-agricultural and industrial societies. The life of the !Kung represents a way of life that was universal for Homo Sapiens until about 10,000 years ago, or with the advent of the agricultural revolution and all it entailed. With the !Kung, modern Anthropologists are able to glean "basic human social forms, language, and human nature.".
This paper will present an overview of the !Kung Bushmen, commenting on their physical and social environment, population and health, sex roles, childhood, family and marriage, kinship, and division of labor. One initial linguistic note: the Bushmen's oral language consists of a number of clicking sounds ... "
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Kung San Ethnography, 2002.
This paper discusses the ethnography of the African Kung San tribe
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 7 sources, £ 61.95
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The focus is primarily upon such elements of tribal culture as food gathering techniques, the economic system, social stratification, marriage and the family, political life, social order, myth and folklore, and religion.
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